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The International School of Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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Admissions

How to apply, waitlist information, and financial support

Admissions Process

Submit your online application and required documents. This involves completing the application via ISKL's OpenApply portal and paying the application fee. You will need to upload various documents, including official academic records from the past three years, any previous learning support reports (e.g., psychological testing, IEPs), a student health form, copies of passports for the applicant and parents, and proof of Malaysian work/residence permits or an employer's letter.

Complete assessments. After submitting your application and documents, the Admissions Department will determine if an assessment is required. These assessments, such as MAP® tests for reading comprehension and math, are generally given to applicants from Prep Senior (K4) to Grade 12. For younger students (K4-Grade 1), a short pattern and sequencing assessment is given. These assessments help ensure the school can meet the student's needs.

Receive an admission decision. Once all required documents are submitted and assessments are completed and reviewed, the Admissions Department will make a determination. If a place is available and the applicant meets the criteria, an offer of admission will be extended. The school aims to provide a decision within five business days after the MAP assessment, unless further review is needed.

Waitlist

ISKL operates a waiting pool system for year groups where places are not immediately available. If an applicant meets the admission criteria but there is no current vacancy in their grade level, they will be placed into this waiting pool. Places are offered from the waiting pool as vacancies arise, and the school will send an offer letter when a spot becomes available. The position in the waiting pool is determined by the school's admission criteria, not solely by the application date.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

ISKL offers the ISKL Pathways Scholarship specifically for high-achieving Malaysian students. This scholarship is merit and need-based and is open to Malaysian students who have completed their Form 3 school assessment. It provides a fully funded four-year study in the High School program, covering Grades 9 to 12, including tuition and external exam fees. The school has also previously offered an ISKL IBDP Scholarship for Malaysian Form 5 students, a two-year scholarship for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Selection for scholarships is based on academic excellence, leadership in social responsibility, and commitment to the school community.
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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 69,500 - 142,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1750
Type Co-educational
Opened 1965
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is a non-profit, parent-governed school catering for students aged 3 to 18, teaching the American curriculum. ISKL offers flexible academic pathways for High School students, including the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the innovative Pursuits Program, which allows students to customize their studies with individual IB, Advanced Placement (AP), and High School Diploma courses. A particularly distinctive offering is the Global Action Program (GAP) for High School students, a mandatory experiential learning initiative involving week-long trips across Asia. These trips immerse students in real-world challenges through service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental efforts, fostering global citizenship and problem-solving skills outside the traditional classroom.

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Past Events

Grade 11 IB Diploma Program Parent Information Session
Grade 11 IB Diploma Program Parent Information Session
Information session for prospective ISKL families to learn about the Grade 11 IB Diploma Program, pa...
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 18:30 GMT+8 On-campus (ISKL Ampang Hilir Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
High School Senior Parent Information Session
High School Senior Parent Information Session
Information session for prospective families about ISKL's senior year planning, graduation requireme...
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 09:30 GMT+8 On-campus (ISKL Ampang Hilir Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

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